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It is estimated that in the UK around 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent, and globally around 15-10% of people are neurodivergent. This Disability Pride month, we aim to take a strengths-based approach to explore the positive impact that neurodivergent people have in the workplace, whilst recognising the responsibility on organisations of creating an environment where people can thrive. 

This year during Carers Week we are helping to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities. It’s also an opportunity to shine a light on what caring is to help people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as careers and access the resources available to them.

Carers support friends and family with a disability, mental or physical illness, addiction, or who need extra support as they grow older. The challenges for these individuals are often overlooked in the workplace, but we know that caring can have a huge impact on a person’s working and personal life.

Carers develop a whole range of skills that are an asset to any organisation, and we should focus on how we can support, retain and uplift carers in the workplace.

The term “neurodiversity” describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in different ways. There is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. This webinar aims to inspire sports organisations, coaches, athletes, and supporters to foster a more inclusive and diverse sporting landscape.

In this webinar we will focus on how inclusive practices can create opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to thrive in sporting environments.  We will provide practical strategies to promote inclusivity and support neurodivergent athletes, coaches, and colleagues.